1a.Objectives (from AD-416):
The objective of this cooperative research project is to obtain improved efficiency in the development and testing of new sugarcane varieties through exchange and evaluation of germplasm with the ultimate goal of releasiing new, higher-yielding pest-resistant sugarcane varieties.

1b.Approach (from AD-416):
For the duration of this agreement, ARS and the Cooperator will exchange seed and vegetative material of sugarcane germplasm consisting of experimental breeding lines and elite varieties for testing and evaluation for specific traits of interest or as commercial cultivars.

3.Progress Report:

The ultimate goal of this exchange is to release new, higher-yielding, pest-resistant sugarcane varieties. No shipment of sugarcane clones were made during the reporting period. ARS researchers will pursue the exchange of germplasm of interest, when available.